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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 12:39 am
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Casablanca turnaround

It is always a bit of a lottery booking an international turnaround in an airport that isn't a significant hub. Some turn out to be trivially easy (eg LPB), others frustratingly difficult (eg IKA) and others you think may be hard turn out to be easy (eg EBL). Based on my previous experiences transitting and turning around at North African airports I thought Casblanca could be anywhere from trivially easy to moderately difficult.

The first good sign was the signpost for international transits. Yes. Head upstairs to security. No need for liquids baggy. A minor delay while the security folk laugh at the craziness of a turnaround, and one in the middle of the night at that. Then I'm allowed on my way.

I'd read there was a lounge available to me so I searched for it. The signage is poor. The lounge is opposite gate 30 and downstairs (the lift was broken). Downstairs are 2 lounges - a Royal Air Maroc one that has a sign out in front, and another with no signage. It looks to be a contract lounge but I have no idea on what the lounge is called or which airlines use it (other than Lufthansa).

The lounge is very basic but has some comfy couches for sitting or lying on. Minimal food and drink options, but a good selection of newspapers. Bathrooms are outside and shared with the Royal Air Maroc lounge.
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